Tatianna Ewers
Dr.Menon
English 1101(10:00-10:50)-Argument
11 December 2017
Single Parent
For years, children who grew up in a single parent family have been viewed differently. Being raised by one parent seems impractical yet over the decades it has become more common. In today’s world many children have grown up to become emotionally stable and triumphant whether they had one parent or two, to show them the hard path that life grants upon all human beings. The issue lies in the distinction of children raised by single parents versus children raised by both mother and father. Does a child really need both of parents their parents to grow up right? Does a boy need a father figure around to help him raise him to be a man? Is the government
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With much contemplation, this subject has become a very interesting argument. What people must learn is that correctly raising a child does not count on the construction of a family but should be more focused on the task and values that are being educated to these children as they are learning to mature. Children of single parents can be just as developing with emotional, social and behavioral capabilities as those with two parents. People assert that the only way for children to get full emotional and behavioral capabilities is to be raised by both parents. When a issue such as this one has a wide amount of elements it is impractical enough to simply connect these issues to only having one parent. The statement that criminals are results of single-parent adolescence is ridiculous. It can be extremely hard for one parent to raise a child by themselves for many causes. A single-parent must work a lot to be able to afford to take care of themselves and their child. They must also be able to still have time to offer a cheerful amount of emotional time for the success of their child. Nonetheless , even though this may seem impractical , it can be done. As this issue continuously is looked down …show more content…
This can be true but not in all situations. It would not be favorable at all to grow up in a two parent family who do nothing but argue and put each-other down and that isn’t good for the children to see growing up. Naturally, a child who sees this growing up from a very young age until they are ready to be out on their own would only follow in the footsteps because that’s all that they have ever known. Children who are raised by one parent who devote their time and emotion into their child would benefit more than a child who has both parents that fight and argue. Not all families are fortunate enough to have a healthy family structure. It is crucial for society and government aids to take notice to these structural differences and take action. There needs to be government funded programs to help and assist single-parent families with childcare and finances for parents who must work and still have time to spend time with their children. My mom works at the post office and she goes into work at 8 and she
So in every way a child is better off being with both parents rather than with only one; given that there is not some kind of abuse in the home. Again, this is not to beat up on single parents because I am one myself. I do believe single parents give it their all and they probably even give more because they are giving for two. I know first-hand that single parents give everything they have got and more, because there is no other way to survive. I absolutely commend all of those single moms and dads for giving everything they’ve got to be both parents rolled into one and to love for
Families are becoming more diverse and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some people consider families to be strictly biological, while others consider people they love to be their family. Although two-parent families are the majority, one-parent families are becoming more common in today’s society. A sole-parent is considered to be a parent without a partner or spouse who is the primary care giver of one or more children in a household (Ministry of Social Development, 2010). From the age of 14 onward I was raised by my father. I witnessed firsthand th...
Can a Single Parent Raise a Successful Child? What is considered societies common family dynamic is no longer the norm however, are the single family children of today destined for failure? For centuries studies have claimed that children that are raised in a home with both a father and a mother, do better that children who are raised by a single parent. They claim that a single parent cannot raise a successful child. Researches claim that children in single parent homes do not do well in school, and they have mental health issues.
Single parenting numbers increase each year. In America there is almost fourteen million single parents raising about thirty-two million children, twenty six percent are under twenty one years of age. Eighty-two percent of single parents are mothers and about eighteen percent are fathers (“Single Parent Statistics-Average Single Parent Statistics”).There are a lot of stereo types about single parents, most of which are untrue, but some can be true also. Single parenting is becoming more common in this generation, and it’s not just because of one reason. There are many reasons these days that there are single parents.
Being raised in a single parent house hold is shown to be a very common thing around the world, especially in America. Raising a child with two people is hard enough so imagine just one individual doing all alone. Divorce rates are going up more than ever as well as deaths and parents who are choosing to walk out. According to Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2009, there were about 13.7 million single parents in the United States and they were responsible for raising 22 million children (Wolf). Single-parent families have struggles that they face as well as long-term disadvantages. Some issues faced by single-parent families would be financial stability, shortage of quality time between the parent and their family,
Throughout history a one-parent household has been deemed as a nontraditional family, but in today’s society it seems more and more common with every day. Although the reason and causes vary, each year the number of children raised by a single parent increases. Most people don’t seem to realize how much this can change a child’s future. The impact of childhood experiences simply set the disposition of adulthood and the rest of their lives. There is not one sole factor that affects child development, but one very important one is the role and relationship created with one’s parents. How a child is parented and raised leaves a lasting impression on them, commonly for a lifetime. You can see how this might alter a child, being that one parent is missing. Child development based off of living in a one-parent household is very circumstantial because each child and each parent are different individuals. But one thing is for sure; all areas of child development can be affected due to a missing parent, including social, cognitive emotional, and physical areas. I sat down with Dr. Carlos Antoline, a children’s school psychologist to see what the real impact of growing up in a one-parent household has on child development.
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Which behalf is the best side, the single parent versus the traditional family? A traditional family is defined or described as two parents working together to solve anything that goes on in their house. The advantage of a traditional family is that they are going to have a more stable income that will buy them a reasonable house or an apartment. “The traditional families have two parents, the mom and the dad, jointly raising kids with help and advice from each other” (Magnier). An accustomed family also expresses their feelings towards one another and has respect among others in their home. A dysfunctional family is usually described as conflicted adults living on their own. Although a dysfunctional family may sound inadequate, it is quite reputable. “ Single parenting is already becoming a rapidly growing trend in the society” (Magnier). Single parents are very common in the US. Statistics say that one out of every two children in the US will live in a single parent household at one point before they reach their adult age. “The situations of single parents vary greatly: it may be that you are divorced, widowed or never married” (all-about-motherhood.com/advantages). Being a single parent states that an individual is strong enough to carry the parts of two roles in a house. Single parents are a good influence on their children and any other individuals because they can take care of their financial problems, have greater control over their kids, and the children tend to have greater independence when living with a single parent.
The Family structure has changed significantly in the last fifty years. With higher percentages of marriage ending in divorce, and higher rates of childbearing out of wedlock, single parent families are increasing rapidly. “Seventy percent of all the children will spend all or part of their lives in a single-parent household.” (Dowd) Studies have shown that the children of these families are affected dramatically, both negatively and positively. Women head the majority of single- parent families and as a result, children experience many social problems from growing up without a father. Some of these problems include lack of financial support, and various emotional problems by not having a father around, which may contribute to problems later in life. At the same time, children of single-parent homes become more independent because they learn to take care of themselves, and rely on others to do things for them.
Single parent households are becoming so common that is is expected. The amount of children living with their father has gone up but it is still pretty low compared to children living with their mothers. Which parent you are raised by is important. Each parent can only teach you what they learned. You mother can only teach you how to be a mother and your father can only teach you how to be ...
Parenting is the practice of supporting and encouraging the physical, emotional, social and academic development of a child from birth to adult. Society says children should be raised in a two-parent family. Although, in most cases raising a child or children in a two-parent family is best, there are situations where children are better off living and being raised by one parent.
In conclusion, single parenting families form a large and significant demographic. Both single parents and children face issues that have a serious impact on the development within the family unit itself and also how the individuals of such family units perform and develop socially. Much understanding is required.
The family structure has a made a significant change over the years. It is often believed that a child being raised in a single parent house will most likely grow up and not attend college. People believe that a child from a two-parent. This is often true, but there are some children who are raised by single parents who do not fit this trend. One challenge that a single parent house faces are the mother can find this a struggle because lack of financial support or the child growing up without a father, lacks emotional support. While this may be true sometimes, there are some children who can possibly take this challenge and use it. For example, the child could be more mature, more independent and learn to take care of them. Also, some children
...ng up in a single-parent home (usually female-headed) is seven times as likely to be a delinquent. The rate of violent crime and burglary is related to the number of single parent households with children aged twelve to twenty. (1)In a new study of 72 adolescent murders and 35 adolescent thieves, researches for Michigan State University demonstrated that the overwhelming majority of teenage criminals live with only one parent. Fully 75 percent of those charged with homicide had parents who were either divorced or had never been married at all.( 5)
For many years, children growing up in a single parent family have been viewed as different. Being raised by only one parent seems impossible to many yet over the decades it has become more prevalent. In today’s society many children have grown up to become emotionally stable and successful whether they had one or two parents to show them the rocky path that life bestows upon all human beings. The problem lies in the difference of children raised by single parents versus children raised by both a mother and a father. Does a child need both parents? Does a young boy need a father figure around? Does the government provide help for single parents? What role do step-parents and step-siblings play? With much speculation, this topic has become a very intriguing argument. What people must understand is that properly raising a child does not rely on the structure of a family but should be more focused on the process